Small Business July 24, 2023
Retail Sales Grew in June
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that overall retail sales in June were up 0.2% from May and up 1.5% year over year. In May, sales were up 0.5% month over month and up 2% year over year.
Payroll July 24, 2023
Half of U.S. States Near Record Low Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rates in 25 states are currently at or within 0.1 percentage point of a record low, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed Friday. New Hampshire and South Dakota had the lowest jobless rates last month, at 1.8%.
Accounting July 24, 2023
Mastercard Introduces Receivables Manager for Virtual Card Payments
Mastercard Receivables Manager enables acquirers to quickly get-to-market and empowers suppliers to receive virtual card payments with simplicity and ease.
Accounting July 24, 2023
Apex Group Expands Financial Services Presence in Japanese Market
The acquisition follows Apex Group’s longstanding partnership with AXESS to service real estate and private equity clients in Japan.
Payroll July 23, 2023
Colorado Businessman Gets 15 Months for $737K Employment Tax Evasion
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for evading the payment of more than $700,000 in employment taxes he owed to the IRS.
Accounting July 21, 2023
Grant Thornton Names 75 New Partners, Principals and Managing Directors
By service line, audit accounts for the largest number of promotions (40%), followed by tax (28%), advisory (28%), and internal services (4%).
Accounting July 20, 2023
9th Annual Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey Now Open to Professionals
The accounting profession’s first and only national, independent premier benchmark survey for practicing accounting, tax and bookkeeping professionals.
Accounting July 19, 2023
HubSync Unveils Gateway: Redefining Client Experience for Audit and Tax Professionals
Gateway offers real-time status reporting and customizable set-ups for internal, corporate, and individual clients, ensuring 360-degree visibility regardless of size, complexity, or location.
Small Business July 18, 2023
Back-to-School Spending Expected to Hit Record of $41 Billion
Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $890.07 on back-to-school items this year, approximately $25 more than last year’s record of $864.35 and a new high.
Small Business July 18, 2023
How Small Retailers Can Handle Sales Tax on Shipping: State-by-State Guide
Is shipping taxable? Just as there’s no one way to get products into the hands of customers, there’s no one way to tax delivery charges: Taxability varies by state and is influenced by the delivery method.
Payroll July 12, 2023
Travel Woes: 77% of Travelers Faced Problems this Year
More than 3 in 4 travelers (77%) who have taken an overnight trip outside their local area this year experienced at least one travel-related issue, according to a new Bankrate report.
Payroll July 12, 2023
Home Values Reach New High
The typical home value eclipsed $350,000 for the first time ever as healthy demand from buyers continues to collide with reluctant sellers, according to the latest Zillow Market Report.